Member name: Peter Le Genus: Lactuca Variety/Cultivars: Buttercrunch , Romaine , Looseleaf Date to Daytime Night time Pollination Yield expecting Note: germination temperature temperature requirements (oC) (oC) 9-12 days
21.1
15.6
No
Extra information of specific variety:
Greenhouse / field variety: Field variety
Soil pH: 6.0 – 6.7
Pot size: 1 inch
Spacing between row/plant: leaf lettuce - 6-8 inches apart butter head – 8-10 inches apart
Row spacing: 12-18 inches
Training methods: No
Disease susceptible: Watch for aphids.
For more information: http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-11.html http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/veggies/lettuce1.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lettuce
Lettuce reaches maximum size (6-12 ounces) in 50-60 days
Planting depth: ¼ to ½ inch
Common problem: Aphids, tipburn, foliage rots
Storing: Wash,drip dry and place in a plastic bag keep best at 32F.